Posts by Helena Biggs
Struggling with nail glitter removal? This Morgan Taylor range makes it easy
Do you love sparkly nails but find glitter tricky to remove? Morgan Taylor has unveiled a peel-off glitter range of nail lacquers; ideal for in-salon or at-home mani/pedis. Ideal for a night on the town or special occasion, Peel-Off Glitter is a 2-in-1 glitter and base formula, meaning there’s no need for a separate base…
Read MoreReady to indulge? Check out these 3 decadent nail shades from Halo Gel Polish
For many, January marks a time to throw away the festive treats; but fear not – you can still get your chocolate fix with three indulgent shades from Halo Gel Polish. Presented in oh-so cute Chocolate Box-style packaging, Pure Nails has served up Decadence, a deep cocoa; Indulgence a creamy brown; and Temptation, a caramel-coloured…
Read MoreCultural Style Week launches to celebrate beauty, hair & fashion diversity
Tech entrepreneur, Candy-Ellie Graham, has founded Cultural Style Week, a movement that will take place 21-27 May 2022 to encourage people to boldly embrace their cultural heritage through fashion, hair and beauty. In partnership with hair and beauty platform, StylzMag, Cultural Style Week will open with a fashion show and launch party in London to…
Read MoreCND™ unveils 5 PLEXIGEL builder shades to create flawless nail enhancements
Build natural-looking nails with five shade additions to CND™’s PLEXIGEL system. Designed as a versatile and convenient multi-problem solution for nails, CND™ PLEXIGEL’s BUILDER provides 3+ weeks of strength, length, and shape in a variety of neutral shades. Save on service time by choosing a hue to suit your client’s skin tone and enhance the…
Read MoreLove watercolour nail art? This Gelish product helps create it in seconds
Are you a fan of dreamy nail designs – but don’t have the time to craft detailed looks? Gelish has served up a product that allows marble and watercolour effects on nails to be created in seconds. Gelish Blooming Gel, designed for use with Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish, is an LED curable product that helps…
Read MoreSheffield nail salon receives council award for ‘Best Christmas Display’
Hillsborough nail salon, Nails For You, has been recognised by Sheffield Council for its striking Christmas decorations, which have been the topic of conversation amongst locals. Featuring multiple Christmas trees, wrapped presents, faux snow, reindeer and plenty of lights, almost every inch of the salon space is covered in Christmas decorations, and one of the…
Read MoreCovid-19: Statutory Sick Pay Rebate reintroduced to cover staff absence
The NHBF reported that 28% of UK hair and beauty salons have reported staff shortages owing to the emergence of the Omicron variant and the government’s Plan B. And today (21 December), chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has announced that the government is reintroducing the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to support affected businesses in the…
Read MoreLeeds nail tech scoops CND™ EMEA Education Star Award
Victoria Trafford, a nail and beauty educator from Leeds, has been awarded the CND™ EMEA Education Star accolade 2021. An education ambassador since 2017 for Sweet Squared (distributor of CND UK&I), Victoria teaches CND™, LASHUS, Light Elegance, Wax:one & MoroccanTan courses. She has been instrumental in the development of Sweet Squared’s hybrid education platform, Academy2;…
Read MoreCoronavirus: 28% of UK salons report staff shortages due to Omicron variant
It’s renowned as the busiest time of year for the beauty sector, with clients booking festive nail services, hair cuts or some pre-Christmas pampering. Yet 28% of UK salon businesses have reported disruption to this busy period due to staff shortages and staff needing to self-isolate. The emergence of the Omicron variant and Plan B…
Read MoreAccident prone? OPI introduces sturdy Star Light lamp for nail techs
Are you a little heavy handed with a tendency to drop your kit? OPI has designed an LED curing light with you in mind – featuring a two-year limited warranty. The Star Light is ergonomically tested in collaboration with nail pros across the globe. A spokesperson comments: “Star Light’s sturdy structure is constructed from 58%…
Read MorePro10 Beauty takes over LCN nail & beauty brand distribution in the UK
Pro10 Beauty has taken over distribution of the LCN brand in the UK from The Edge Nails & Beauty, as of 17 November 2021. Spearheaded by Iain Wood, formerly of The Edge Nails, as commercial director, and Annika Meek as client relationship director, Pro10 Beauty aims to provide beauty professionals with high calibre products and…
Read MorePantone unveils ‘Very Peri’ as Color of the Year 2022
‘Very Peri’, a periwinkle blue hue with a violet red undertone, has been unveiled as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2022. The global colour authority has picked the shade (PANTONE 17-3938) as ‘ symbol of the global zeitgeist of the moment and the transition we are going through’. Pantone provides the universal ‘language…
Read MoreAre these the sparkliest Lecenté nail art glitters yet?
Add the ultimate eye-catching sparkle to nail designs this party season and beyond with three dazzling multi-glitz nail art glitters from Lecenté. Opal, Aphrodite and Sunbeam are packed with various sized cuts of glitter, attracting attention and glinting in every light. Affording a stunning finish when used alone or over gel polish such as Lecenté…
Read MoreAn inside look: How Academy2 can change up your nail education journey
It’s been dubbed an ‘education epicentre’, combining online learning with in-classroom hours and masterclasses so you can learn nail skills – and more – at your own pace. Academy2 from award-winning nail & beauty training provider, Sweet Squared, is Habia accredited, and means that the company’s education programme is now accessible to every professional at…
Read MoreEnhance your beauty retail game with Lisa & Lou online webshop
As a nail tech or beauty pro, the idea of ‘selling’ products can be intimidating. But you could be missing out on a top-up on your treatment cost by not retailing aftercare items to support your clients’ nail and beauty needs. Step in Lisa & Lou to lend a hand. Launched by distribution and training…
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